Mazda MX-5 Miata (2015) vs. Volkswagen Jetta (2012) Specs

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2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Specifications

Model Year	2015	2012
Model	Mazda MX-5 Miata	Volkswagen Jetta
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Body	2dr Convertible	4dr Sedan
			Difference
Wheelbase	91.7 in	104.4 in	-12.7 in
Length	157.3 in	182.2 in	-24.9 in
Width	67.7 in	70.0 in	-2.3 in
Height	49.0 in	57.2 in	-8.2 in
Curb Weight	2447 lb.	2804 lb.	-357 lb.
Fuel Capacity	12.7 gal.	14.5 gal.	-1.8 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	37.4 in	38.2 in	-0.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	53.2 in	55.2 in	-2 in
Hip Room, Row 1	50.6 in	0.0 in	50.6 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.1 in	41.2 in	1.9 in
Headroom, Row 2	0.0 in	37.1 in	-37.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	0.0 in	53.6 in	-53.6 in
Legroom, Row 2	0.0 in	38.1 in	-38.1 in
Total Legroom	43.1 in (over 1 rows)	79.3 in (over 2 rows)	-36.2 in
Cargo Volume	5.3 ft³	15.5 ft³	-10.2 ft³

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2015 Mazda MX-5 Miata Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Comment
	The most obvious reason not to buy any Mazda MX-5 Miata? The thing that kept me from buying one: no back seat. The MINI Roadster also had not back seat, while the MINI Convertible and Scion FR-S have vestigial perches on which only my smallest child might sit semi-comfortably. In contrast, I can fit all three of my teenagers into my Mazda RX-8. But if my wife also wants to come along, we have to take our other car. see full Mazda MX-5 Miata review

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TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2013	The Jetta is a little longer than the ILX (182 vs. 179 inches), and all of the additional inches appear to have gone into the rear seat. While the average adult will barely fit into the back seat of the Acura (those over 5-9 will be on close terms with the headliner), the Jetta has significantly more rear headroom and more rear legroom than the average midsize sedan, much less the average compact. If you like a roomy rear seat, you'll love the Jetta. Room is one thing, comfort another. The rear seat feels overly hard, and neither the cushion nor the backrest was set at a comfortable angle for me. Clearly some German engineer found these angles optimal, though. So maybe it's just me. see full Volkswagen Jetta review

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

2012 Volkswagen Jetta Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2011	4dr Sedan 115-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	While the Jetta is extremely roomy and comfortable, the center console is slightly too close and can interfere with the driver's right knee and calf. see full Volkswagen Jetta review

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